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Diamond CARE vs Essence

Diamond CARE is made by Diamond Pet Foods (owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc.), and Essence by Pets Global, Inc., and both make food for cats and dogs. On KibbleLab, Diamond CARE averages 8.5 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.3 for Essence. Diamond CARE's maker dates to 1970, while Essence's launched in 2010.

Diamond CARE and Essence compared

Diamond CARE Essence
Manufacturer Diamond Pet Foods Pets Global, Inc.
Parent company Schell & Kampeter, Inc. Independent
Founded 1970 2010
Headquarters Meta, Missouri, USA Valencia, California, USA
Products listed 6 13
Serves Cats & dogs Cats & dogs
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$$ $$$$$
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Score The average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
8.5 (avg of 6) 8.3 (avg of 13)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy Amazon Amazon

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Diamond CARE vs Essence: how they compare

Scores

Diamond CARE scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.5 out of 10 across 6 scored foods, compared with 8.3 across 13 for Essence. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes them

Diamond CARE is made by Diamond Pet Foods, owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc., based in Meta, Missouri, USA, founded in 1970. Essence is made by Pets Global, Inc., an independent maker, based in Valencia, California, USA, founded in 2010.

Standards and range

Neither meets WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 6 Diamond CARE foods and 13 Essence foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Diamond CARE or Essence?

Diamond CARE scores higher: it averages 8.5 out of 10 across 6 scored foods, compared with 8.3 for Essence. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Diamond CARE and Essence?

Diamond CARE is made by Diamond Pet Foods, which is owned by Schell & Kampeter, Inc. Essence is made by Pets Global, Inc.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Essence has 13 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 6 for Diamond CARE.

Where is each brand based?

Diamond CARE is based in Meta, Missouri, USA. Essence is based in Valencia, California, USA.

Have Diamond CARE or Essence been recalled?

Neither Diamond CARE nor Essence has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

See the full profiles: Diamond CARE and Essence .

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Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices, and a notice may name the parent company rather than the brand. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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